Attorneys
- Stephen Amato
- Alec Betz
- Jaron Blandford
- Keeana Boarman
- William Carroll
- Kevin Chlarson
- Victoria Dickson
- Katherine Donnelly
- Cynthia Effinger
- Mark Fenzel
- James Frazier, III
- David Guarnieri
- Kenneth Handmaker
- Katy Harvey
- Jason Hollon
- Kristen Johnson
- David Kellerman
- Blaine Lewis
- Alan Linker
- Douglas Logsdon
- Addison Lowry
- Robert Maclin, III
- Valerie Michael
- Ed Monarch
- Anne-Tyler Morgan
- T. Neal Morris
- Shane O'Bryan
- Bruce Paul
- Mari-Elise Paul
- Phillip Pearson
- Ameena Per
- Peter Rosene
- Scott Schuette
- Emily Shepard
- Robert Watson
- Jack Wheat
- Luke Wingfield
- Jon Woodall
The 2025 Kentucky Super Lawyers list includes Stephen G. Amato; Jaron P. Blandford; Keeana Sajadi Boarman; James H. Frazier, III; David J. Guarnieri; Douglas T. Logsdon; Robert E. Maclin, III; Luke A. Wingfield; and Jon A. Woodall from the firm’s Lexington office, and Kevin L. Chlarson, Cynthia L. Effinger, Mark S. Fenzel, Kenneth S. Handmaker, David J. Kellerman, Blaine Lewis, Alan N. Linker, Ed Monarch, Shane O’Bryan, Bruce Paul, Mari-Elise Paul, Robert T. Watson, and Jack A. Wheat from McBrayer’s Louisville office. Cynthia L. Effinger has achieved the distinction of being listed in the Top 25 Women of the Kentucky Super Lawyers. Jack A. Wheat has earned the notable distinction of being included in both the Top 10 and Top 50 lists of Kentucky Super Lawyers for 2025. Furthermore, Stephen G. Amato and Jaron Blandford have been recognized in the Top 50 list of Kentucky Super Lawyers for 2025.
The Super Lawyers publication also recognizes Rising Stars who are under the age of 40 or have practiced for 10 years or fewer. Sixteen McBrayer attorneys received the Rising Star distinction this year, the most in the firm’s history of recognition in the publication. Victoria F. Dickson, Katherine M. Donnelly, Jason Hollon, Addison Lowry, Valerie Michael, Anne-Tyler Morgan, T. Neal Morris, Scott Schuette, and Emily Shepard were recognized as the Rising Stars from Lexington, while Alec Betz, William G. Carroll, Katy Harvey, Kristen Johnson, Ameena Khan Per, Phillip A. Pearson, and Peter Rosene were recognized in Louisville.
“It is a testament to the exceptional talent within our firm that so many of our attorneys are recognized on these lists year after year,” said Managing Member James H. Frazier, III. “This year is especially inspiring, as our newest members are quickly becoming shining examples among the top lawyers.”
Super Lawyers, part of Thomson Reuters, is a research-driven, peer-influenced rating service of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. Attorneys are selected from more than 70 practice areas and all firm sizes, assuring a credible and relevant annual list.
